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Cannot format fields in forms

Community Beginner ,
Nov 03, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

I am trying to convert a text box into a date box with being able to select a date from a calendar. I enter the Properties panel, but I am not getting the Format tab like I am used to. What am I doing wrong? Is there another way to do this? Thanks.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 03, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

The form is probably setup as an Adobe Sign form. Convert it to a regular PDF form.

 

Open the "Prepare Form" tools and select "Revert to AcroForm" from the "More.." menu on the right side of the window. 

Acro_Sign2Form.jpg

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScripting
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Community Expert ,
Nov 03, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

The form is probably setup as an Adobe Sign form. Convert it to a regular PDF form.

 

Open the "Prepare Form" tools and select "Revert to AcroForm" from the "More.." menu on the right side of the window. 

Acro_Sign2Form.jpg

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScripting
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Community Beginner ,
Nov 03, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

Thanks, Thom. That did it!

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 03, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

Just as a better look at what I am doing, this is a screenshot of my Text Field Properties box:

 

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As you can see, I am only getting four tabs, which does not include Format.

I am using 2023.006.20360, which is the latest release with a Creative Cloud account.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 03, 2023 Nov 03, 2023
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That screen show conclusively shows the form is setup as an Adobe Sign form.

 

 

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScripting
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